Cannabis plants seized in Newcastle

Police have seized over 150 cannabis plants during a search of a home in Newcastle today, NSW Police say.

About 8.30am today, officers from Newcastle City Local Area Command executed a search warrant at a home on Marshall Street, Kotara.

During the search officers located 156 mature cannabis plants being cultivated in an elaborate hydroponic set-up.

Investigators have seized the plants and a full investigation is underway.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers.

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